TIGHT SECURITY AS PDP MEMBERS PROTEST AGAINST LG POLLS IN RIVERS STATE

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Members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Rivers State Chapter protested at the Department of State Security headquarters and the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

A news correspondent on the scene reported a heavy presence of security personnel as demonstrators gathered in large numbers at the PDP secretariat.

As of the time of reporting this story, the massive number of demonstrators had slowed vehicular traffic on the route as security agents attempted to contain the gathering.

The protestors were later seen carrying placards and banners, chanting songs of protest, and racing down the roadway.

One of the displayed banners reads “TAI people say no to lawlessness. Say no to LGA election. RSIEC must obey court judgment. SIM must obey court judgement”.

Taking off from the PDP secretariat along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, they marched down to the DSS facility at Old GRA, where they submitted a protest petition, then they proceeded to the Government House.

They were accompanied by members of the Tony Okocha-led APC on the march.

Some stakeholders, which include former LGA chairmen, members of the House of Representatives, and a former chief of staff of the of the Government House loyal to the FCT minister, were in attendance.

Speaking at the DSS office, a PDP stakeholder in Rivers State, Aron Chukwuemeka, said the major reason for the protest was to say no to the October 5 local government elections.

They were accompanied by members of the Tony Okocha-led APC on the march.

Some stakeholders, which include former LGA chairmen, members of the House of Representatives, and a former chief of staff of the Government House loyal to the FCT minister, were in attendance.

Speaking at the DSS office, a PDP stakeholder in Rivers State, Aron Chukwuemeka, said the major reason for the protest was to say no to the October 5 local government elections.

Alalibo also acknowledged that the Commission received the court order from Abuja prohibiting it from disclosing the record.

The local government elections are scheduled for October 5, 2024.